Expansion Associate, International - Beauty Care

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At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. That's why you own your projects and take full responsibility from an early stage. Our unique brands in markets around the world open up countless opportunities to follow your convictions and explore new paths. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to always think out of the box - take the chance and shape the digital future together with us.

Provide support for EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) expansion of Henkel Beauty Care Hair Professional for multiple North American brands. Reporting to EMEA Expansion Manager, support the commercial needs between the region and brands as assigned, providing day-to day interface and communication. Provide direct support to the EMEA Expansion manager and the region for brand activities including new product innovation, marketing, key initiatives, and other brand activities. Interface with business functions such as Regulatory, R&D and Supply Chain.

YOUR ROLE

• Provide business support and collaborate with Expansion Manager, region, and brands as assigned on the key concerns and needs to support regional business growth
  
• A key point of contact for region-based brand leaders and process managers, providing day-to day support. Follow-up with business functions as needed to resolve problems or delays
  
• Attend brand / business relevant meetings to support and represent region for brands, new or restage products, and key initiatives. Act as an intermediary between brand and region providing region specific intel to the brand
  
• Region support to include follow-up on initiative status and areas of concern for brands as assigned. Support region with product / copy review, inquiries related to product information, POS materials, digital assets, and other materials to support expansion/growth of products/brands
  Responsible to provide information regularly and proactively on brand updates to the region

YOUR SKILLS

• 2+ years Industry / related experience preferred
  
• Experience with new product development, packaging copy, and development of point of sale materials desired
  
• Self-motivated problem solver able to prioritize and work independently to meet / manage deadlines
• Attention to detail, time management and ability to handle multiple projects at once
  
• Ability to work cross-functionally across different departments, with the flexibility to work across different time zones
  
• Strong communicator skilled in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Ability to use Microsoft Excel to organize data and information
  
• Previous experience working with international markets / customers; beauty industry a plus
  
• Previous experience with SAP and other languages a plus
  

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